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Sight Support Derbyshire

@sightsupderbys

Sight Support Derbyshire exists to provide essential support services to blind and partially sighted people to help them to become independent.

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linkhttp://www.sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/ calendar_today20-11-2009 14:30:26

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Hi Barbie! The first blind Barbie was just released by Mattel and created in partnership with American Foundation for the Blind to allow even more children to find a doll that represents them. Debbie Miller RNIB spoke about working with Mattel for the UK release.

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"It's cool to have a cane, Barbie's got one." šŸ’— Brand new Blind Barbie is out today! Debbie Miller explains the impact the doll could have on blind and partially sighted people and their families - especially the difference it could have made to her, growing up with sight loss

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Today we launch our #110Givers campaign to celebrate 110 years of Sight Support Derbyshire Sight Support Derbyshire (formerly Derbyshire Association for the Blind). Will you join us to help local adults and children living with sight loss? sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/110-givers/

Today we launch our #110Givers campaign to celebrate 110 years of Sight Support Derbyshire <a href="/SightSupDerbys/">Sight Support Derbyshire</a>  (formerly Derbyshire Association for the Blind). Will you join us to help local adults and children living with sight loss? sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/110-givers/
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We are #hiring Looking for a rewarding role making a difference to local children's lives? We are seeking an enthusiastic project worker to run our activities for visually impaired children 12-14 hours p/w Ā£12.48 p/h Closing 27/08/24 sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/children-young…

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Fantastic effort from local Optometrist Tom from Specsavers Thank you Tom! If you would like to raise money for your local sight loss charity let us know, we would love to hear from you! [email protected] pressreader.com/article/281951…

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Welcome to #EyeWeek (23-29 September 2024). Join us over the next seven days as we share important information and advice about looking after your eyes. Because #VisionMatters.

Welcome to #EyeWeek (23-29 September 2024). Join us over the next seven days as we share important information and advice about looking after your eyes. Because #VisionMatters.
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Having regular eye tests is important, even if you have no problems with your vision. Some conditions have no symptoms and could damage your eyes before you notice any problems. This #NationalEyeHealthWeek book an eye test - your eyes will thank you for it. #EyeWeek

Having regular eye tests is important, even if you have no problems with your vision. Some conditions have no symptoms and could damage your eyes before you notice any problems.
This #NationalEyeHealthWeek book an eye test - your eyes will thank you for it.
#EyeWeek
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We are #hiring We are looking for a part time #FinanceAssistant to join our team in our Derby Office. 20 hours per week Ā£24,336 FTE Closing date: noon Tuesday 22nd October 2024. Join us to make a difference to local visually impaired people. Find out more: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/finance-assist…

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We are excited to have joined the Derby Community Lottery launched last week by Community Action Derby. Sign up to help us support local people with sight loss. Tickets just Ā£1 with 60p supporting local charities and a chance to win Ā£25,000! derbycommunitylottery.co.uk/support/sight-…

We are excited to have joined the Derby Community Lottery launched last week by Community Action Derby. Sign up to help us support local people with sight loss. Tickets just Ā£1 with 60p supporting local charities and a chance to win Ā£25,000! derbycommunitylottery.co.uk/support/sight-…
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This sounds fantastic! Join Northern Ballet for an audio described performance of A Christmas Carol, delivered by ex-premier dancer Pippa Moore and @VocalEyesAD at TRCH on Sat 30 Nov, 2.30pm. #AudioDescription Find out more trch.co.uk/whats-on/north…

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Sign up to our lottery page on Derby Community Lottery today to have a chance of winning a share of great prizes! Each ticket you purchase makes a huge impact. derbycommunitylottery.co.uk/support/sight-…

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We're happy to announce we have been chosen as one of this year's causes for the Co-op Local Community Fund. Please choose us as your cause and help us provide Befriending Volunteers for isolated blind and partially sighted older people membership.coop.co.uk/causes/87335

We're happy to announce we have been chosen as one of this year's causes for the <a href="/coopuk/">Co-op</a> Local Community Fund. Please choose us as your cause and help us provide Befriending Volunteers for isolated blind and partially sighted older people membership.coop.co.uk/causes/87335
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Our latest newsletter is out now! So why not grab a cuppa and have a read, or listen to the audio version here: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/about-us/news/

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Haven't got round to writing #ChristmasCards yet? Don't panic! You can choose one of our lovely range of e-cards and send up to 100 for a donation amount of your choice! Saving the planet, saving time and helping local people living with sight loss. dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chariti…

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Our offices will be closing today, 23rd December and reopening on Monday 6th January 2025. A huge THANK YOU to all our supporters and volunteers in 2024 - without you we couldn't do any of the work we do supporting local visually impaired adults and children. Thank you so much!

Our offices will be closing today, 23rd December and reopening on Monday 6th January 2025. 

A huge THANK YOU to all our supporters and volunteers in 2024 - without you we couldn't do any of the work we do supporting local visually impaired adults and children. Thank you so much!
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New year, new job? We are #hiring! Part time Children and Young People's Project Worker to support our blind and partially sighted young people. 12 hours a week. Ā£7,788 pa (Ā£24,336 FTE). Closing date 10am Wednesday 12th February. Find out more here: sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk/children-young…

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Please take a moment to nominate Sight Support Derbyshire (reg charity name Derbyshire Association of the Blind Ltd) for us to be in with a chance to win Ā£1,000 from the Benefact Group #MovementForGood to support local people with a visual impairment movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1…